Set top box system with android support using Embedded Linux operating systempaper

This paper is about a customized operating system for the decoder system (set top box based) which is based on Embedded Linux and has support of an Android Operating System. In general television is becoming like an Internet where there are multiplication of channels. This creates challenges for viewers, advertisers and creator´s. Application proposed here is a set top box controlled by an operating system could help address the concerns of viewers and creators by giving people more control over their TV viewing experience. It also enhances the usability of the set-top box by opening it up to a wide variety of applications and advertising opportunities. There by creating interesting applications to keep viewers glued to their TV sets. It is proposed to develop with a set top box using Embedded Linux kernel and the Android Software Stack which is open source.